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Design Review Committee narrows village color palette, directs staff to publish recommendations
Summary
The Solvang Design Review Committee took a page-by-page vote on a proposed color palette for the Village Design District (DD1) and directed staff to compile the majority-approved colors into the design handbook for public posting and later review.
The Solvang Design Review Committee on Aug. 21, 2025, narrowed a proposed color palette for the Village Design District (DD1) and asked staff to compile the committee-approved colors into the draft design handbook and post them for public review. The committee conducted an item-by-item poll of color chips presented in a bound booklet and returned a set of recommended colors to staff for inclusion in the handbook.
The discussion, led by a staff presentation and facilitated by Chair Esther Jacobson Bates, focused on removing neon and bright synthetic hues and selecting facade colors consistent with an “authentic Danish aesthetic,” according to staff. Lisa (staff member) presented the chips and walked the committee through the booklet page by page, recording yea/nay tallies for each swatch.
Why it matters: the design handbook will guide…
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